How to pronounce coprophagan
Say it like kop-ruh-FAY-gun. Coprophagan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce coprophagan. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- kop
- ruh
- FAY
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coprophagan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kopGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coprophagan
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kop-ruh-FAY-gun.
What does coprophagan mean?
- Any of a number of beetles that feeds on dung.
Words that rhyme with coprophagan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coprophagan.
Questions about saying coprophagan
How do you pronounce coprophagan?
Say kop-ruh-FAY-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑprəˈfeɪɡən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒprəˈfeɪɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coprophagan?
Coprophagan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAY). Broken into parts: kop · ruh · FAY · gun.
Is coprophagan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒprəˈfeɪɡən/ (kop-ruh-FAY-gun).